Public Input Sought on Proposed Harbor Improvements at Māhukona Beach Park (June 18, Kamehameha Park Intergenerational Center, Kapa‘au, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

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C�Nt V•iiFnyq� William P. Kenoi ;. Mayor. '«r'F�GF •Hh�N Dltlp of Nit DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 9 Fax (808) 961-8411 http://www.hawaiicounty.E!ov/parks-and-recreation/ NEWS RELEASE May 12, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Kenneth J. Van Bergen Deputy Director Public Input Sought on Proposed Harbor Improvements at Mahukona Beach Park The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation announces a public hearing to gather community input regarding proposed small boat harbor improvements at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala. Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Kamehameha Park Intergenerational Center, Kapa`au Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present an overview of the North Kohala Navigation Improvements Study and its different options for constructing a new boat ramp and breakwater at Mahukona Beach Park. Costs, benefits and impacts of each alternative will be discussed. Park users, swimmers, boaters, community members and others will be invited to offer feedback on the various options. The Department of Parks and Recreation will then study the public feedback to determine whether to move forward with the proposed federally funded harbor improvements. Persons who need special accommodation to attend the hearing should call 961-8311 no later than Wednesday, June 10. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstronq(a�hawaiicounty.gov. -30- County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.